Why Shampoos Are a Waste of Money It’s the dirty little secret many shampoo companies don’t want you to know. When you wash your hair with certain traditional shampoos, you may actually be stripping your hair and scalp of their natural oils. Many shampoos usually rely on sodium laurel sulfate or other damaging detergents for cleansing. While these generate a thick lather to clean hair, they can also create dryness, frizziness, dullness, and color fade. We then spend a fortune of time and money on products that are effectively undoing the damage caused by shampoo. (Source of info: How Life Works)

What are sulfates?Sulfates are basically surfactants, the substances that decrease the surface tension of the water so that it spreads out more easily. The reason your shampoo lathers is mainly due to the sulfates in it. Because the sulfates in shampoos are so strong, they are excellent in removing dirt and grime. They allow the water stick to dirt and grime so that they can be removed from hair and scalp.

The most commonly used sulfates are Ammonium Lauren Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, and Sodium Laurel Sulfate (commonly known in the hair world as simply SLS)

Are they good or bad for your hair?It's pretty much a known fact that sulfates aren't very good for your hair, or your body in general. Shampoo and other beauty product companies still continue using them regardless of their bad reputation. Why? Simple. They're cheap to make and that rich lather is very hard to imitate with other "healthier" options.

Do you know how to clean your hair without shampoo? Did you know that you never have to shampoo your hair again and can go shampoo free forever?

You don't REALLY need shampoo or cream rinse, so you can save a bundle and protect yourself, your family and the environment from all the harmful chemicals in these beauty products. For those that are concerned about travel and health, there is even an extra benefit, as you do not have to worry about liquid shampoo in your carry-on luggage.

INGREDIENTS FOR SHAMPOO-FREE

Baking soda

Water

Apple cider vinegar ( or lemon)

Essential oils ( optional and I have not used this but listing it for those who want a healthy fragrance)

HOW TO MAKE DIY SHAMPOO AND CREME RINSE

SHAMPOO

1 tablespoon baking soda and 1 cup of water

Mix and store in a bottle ( old shampoo container or squeeze bottle)

Get your hair wet, pour the mixture on your head, rub it in and let it set for a minute or two and rinse off.